Thanks RexI can’t find it in the manual but l have removed a driveshaft from mine and this needs to be done to get to the seal . So let assume the process would be:1/ remove large nut holding the drive shaft to outer hub bearing. I think this requires a 32mm socket and a substantial bar.( best done with the wheel on and car on its wheels) 2/ next jack up car and remove the wheel and then the 6 bolts holding the driveshaft inner cv to the diff. 3/ You then have to disconnect one end of the drop link from anti roll bar and this then allow you enough room to remove the driveshaft. 4/ Having removed the driveshaft you now have access to the hub which looks like it is attached to the diff with a centre bolt. It looks like this is then removed allowing the hub to be removed . 5/ Once removed you should have access to the seal which can then be removed and the a new one gently pushed and tapped back in. 6/ Reassembly is a repeat of removal but you do need a large torque wrench to tighten the driveshaft nut to the outer hub bearing 320Nm . You should also consider fitting a new outer nut and driveshaft locking bolt plates when refitting the driveshaft. Also don’t forget to refill the diff with oil.
Why are you bashing the circlips ? Use a circlip pliers to easily remove & replace them.
Ahh, thanks TimIts not a circlip that you are “bashing” at.
There’s a wire spring clip on the end of the shaft that fits in a grove in the diff. This is what retains it in the diff in place of a bolt in the diagram. This is what you’re trying to release.
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Where would this accessed from?